Sony H70 vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony H70 versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched but the H70 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H70 was announced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the H70 scores against the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H70 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H70 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Sony H70 versus Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the H70 compared to the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H70 and RX100 VII is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The H70 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older H70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.